This is very much like MY grandma's macaroons, and OMG I loved them as a kid. My kids loved them while they were growing up also. She added a tiny bit of salt and a dash of almond flavoring, but I usually skip the almond. And she wouldn't use metal pans -- she greased paper grocery bags. I don't know that it makes a difference, but to this day I get paper bags and make them like grandma!! Then throw the 'pans' away. I bake them in a lower temp and a tad longer.

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So, I made these over the Christmas '11 weeekend and again today. The first time, I followed the recipe for most part, except I left out the cereal. I didn't have any cornflakes. Toward the end of the batches, I decided I wanted more coconut, so I piled more in. The next time I made the recipe, I doubled the eggs, left our the cereal and used a whole bag of coconut. I did not quite double the sugar. Oh, both times I also added vanilla. I liked the results well, so I give the recipe a 4 star rating more or less as a base for jumping off. Next time, I may use some vanilla and some almond extract for a twist.

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Simple to make but I found using powdered sugar instead of the granulated sugar was just the right sweetness and kept the fluffy texture. I also used coco rice crisps instead of the cornflakes, it added a wonderful light chocolate/coconut flavor! I really didn't follow the recipe, since I used 3 egg whites and 1 C of powdered sugar, so I added as much coconut and rice crisps as I felt it needed. I also baked these at a lower temperature (325) since I was also baking meringues and they turned out fine

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When I made the recipe, the batter did not stick together. It tells you to bake for 18 min. but I only put 10 and the macaroons were burnt. There is way to much sugar in the recipe. There more like cookies than macaroons. Would not recomend at all.

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This is what I was looking for. Excellent and no added fat recipe.I lessened the sugar to 1/2 cup as I was using sugared cornflakes. Dont let them get browed-they turn hard.I did not have flaked coconut so used dessicated one and they still turned out fine.

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I've been making these cookies for years from a recipe handed down from my grandmother. Basically the same receipe, but we didn't crush the cereal. Best if baked on parchment paper or silicone sheets for easy removal. Always a favorite with my family and friends.